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Our Impact
Creating Measurable Change
Every bicycle we distribute represents a child's journey to education, a community transformed, and a step toward sustainable development.
Bicycles Distributed
Pilot phase in Alimosho, Lagos
Target Students
Goal for rural Nigerian communities
Partner Organizations
UK & Nigeria partnerships
Communities Served
Isheri, Iyana-Ipaja, Baruwa
"Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world."
— Nelson Mandela
Who We Are
Dedicated to Sustainable Impact Since 2020
The Gabriel Rotimi Aroge Empowerment Foundation (GRAEF) is committed to solving critical challenges in education and transportation. Through our flagship Cycle-2-School program, we provide bicycles to students, reducing dropout rates and improving school attendance.
Our Mission
To implement impactful programs that address education and mobility challenges, promote sustainability, and improve the quality of life for underserved communities in line with the SDGs.
Our Vision
A world where children and underserved communities are empowered with the tools and opportunities they need to thrive sustainably.
Our Values
Sustainability, collaboration, empowerment, and measurable impact aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Cycle-2-School Plus
A sustainable mobility initiative that provides refurbished bicycles to students in rural Nigerian communities, reducing school dropouts and improving educational outcomes.
- Reduces school dropout rates
- Improves attendance and punctuality
- Reduces transportation costs for families
- Promotes road safety through training
- Integrated telematics for impact tracking
- Partnership with UK-based Re-Cycle
Collection
Bicycles collected from donors in the UK
Refurbishment
Professionally refurbished for safety
Shipping
Shipped to communities in Nigeria
Monitoring
Smart tracking for impact measurement
1,000
Target Bikes
30+
Distributed
3
Communities
Active
Global Partnership
Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Our programs directly contribute to multiple SDGs, creating lasting impact across education, mobility, and community development.
Goals directly addressed by GRAEF programs
Impact Stories
Voices from Our Community
Hear from the students, families, and partners whose lives have been transformed by our programs.
“I've noticed a remarkable difference in students who received bicycles. They arrive earlier, participate more actively in class, and their overall academic performance has improved. The road safety training was also excellent.”
Temitope Adeyemi
Teacher, Government Secondary School, Lagos
Latest Updates
News & Insights
Stay informed about our latest initiatives, blog articles, and the impact we're making together.
Re-Cycle UK team visit to Lagos
The Re-Cycle team, in partnership with the Gabriel Rotimi Aroge Foundation, visited Lagos to kick off the Cycle-2-School Plus pilot phase and meet key stakeholders. Pictures of the event are available below;
Jan 23, 2026
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